Offered is a most pleasing silver Denarius struck at Rome under the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander in 223AD, Sear#7896, RIC#27, BCMRE#101, RSC#236. This piece depicts Pax standing with branch and sceptre, surrounded by the inscription P M TR P II COS P P, while the reverse features the Emperor’s iconic laureate portrait surrounded by IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. It is to be understood that in the case of Severus Alexander, quality is the driving factor when choosing a specimen, owing to the range and quantity of coins issued under his reign. In this case, high grade, good strike and a regular planchet intersect to present us with a choice example.
Offered is a most pleasing silver Denarius struck at Rome under the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander in 223AD, Sear#7896, RIC#27, BCMRE#101, RSC#236. This piece depicts Pax standing with branch and sceptre, surrounded by the inscription P M TR P II COS P P, while the reverse features the Emperor’s iconic laureate portrait surrounded by IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. It is to be understood that in the case of Severus Alexander, quality is the driving factor when choosing a specimen, owing to the range and quantity of coins issued under his reign. In this case, high grade, good strike and a regular planchet intersect to present us with a choice example.
